Whether your energy source is electric or natural gas, if you have questions about whether you could be spending more on energy than you should, then we're here to help! Reach out to our own JCE Co-op's Energy Detective, John Scott, to help you investigate savings in your residence, business or farm. Let him give you a call and see where you can save!
Residential Energy Analysis Program
Does your home have hidden leaks? Make an appointment with the Energy Detective for our home energy analysis program. Our energy advisor John Scott (The Energy Detective) can perform a free home assessment or audit to sleuth out energy leaks and provide you with recommendations. The Energy Detective can provide residential members with a whole house, free energy analysis or a whole house energy audit.
You can choose from two home energy analysis services, performed by JCE Co-op's qualified home energy auditor. The analysis will be scheduled at a time convenient for you. Historical information about the energy consumption within your home will be gathered and discussed with the auditor to help facilitate the audit. There are two types of services you can choose:
Free Walk-Through Energy Assessment
The walk-through energy assessment lasts about an hour and is FREE! The assessment includes a review of your energy use, discussion of your home's history and recent energy efficiency upgrades and a walk-through observation assessment that allows the energy advisor to gather information, point out possible energy wasters while providing guidance and information about possible upgrades that could increase the overall energy efficiency of your home.
Whole House Energy Audit
The whole house energy audit last about four hours and costs $300. The audit includes all the features of the walk-through energy assessment. In addition, the auditor will perform an in depth thermal envelope analysis; assess appliances, water heater and HVAC equipment; and perform diagnostic testing utilizing a blower door test, infrared camera and other equipment. You'll receive a written report that includes infrared photos, identifies areas of concern and lists energy-saving recommendations specific to your home.
Insulation & Air-Sealing Incentive
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Small Business/Agriculture Energy Audits
JCE Co-op offers small business and agriculture energy audits as well. Choose the energy audit that’s right for your business or farm:
- Lighting and small appliance energy audit – Best for small cafés and coffee shops, boutiques, etc.
- Mid-sized energy audit – Best for restaurants, small commercial and small ag services.
- Commercial/large scale energy audit – Customizable for your business.